Coder, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Records

Coder IInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. Common Spirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, Common Spirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $26.76 - $39.81 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Common Spirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Common Spirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients' medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. To be successful in this role, you will combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations.

Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories. This position is work from home for California residents.

• Applies coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and DHMF policy codes.
• Primary Care, Radiology and Hospitalist professional charges for assigned providers.
• Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear documentation or when missing documentation is discovered in the medical record.
• Provides education to physicians and providers on coding and documentation, as needed.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

• One (1) year or less of professional fee coding experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPC, CPC-A or CCS-P Certification

• GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve.

As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

• Medical plans
• Prescription drug plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b)
• Other defined benefits offerings

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